Presentations and Workshops
a Legacy of Care: Estate Planning Essentials and Emerging Trends in Death Care
Join Alan Dickinson and Hunter Beattie as they discuss Estate Planning Essentials and Emerging Trends in Death Care.
Alan and Hunter will cover all aspects of end-of-life planning, including costs, important legal documents, inheritance, Medicaid, the consequences of becoming incapacitated, as well as emerging trends in death care such as aquamation (water cremation) and green burial. Participants will learn how to plan ahead and implement a plan that best suits their personal circumstances.
Estate Planning Essentials with Alan Dickinson
Alan Dickinson, an experienced estate planning attorney, will provide practical insights and guidance on creating a tailored and holistic estate plan, including:
- How to avoid unnecessary cost and delay with a living trust.
- How to avoid having a Will or Living Trust that says what you want but fails to do what you want.
- How to protect your children’s inheritance from lawsuits and divorcing spouses.
- How to qualify to Medicaid and use it to pay for nursing home and long-term care expenses, potentially saving you thousands of dollars or more per month.
- How to plan to protect your family from the consequences of your possible incapacity.
- How to provide for family members with special needs.
- How to protect your children’s inheritance in the event your spouse remarries.
- Why putting your property in children’s names or giving it as a gift during your life may be a mistake.
Why Attend?
- Alan Dickinson’s Expertise: As a trusted attorney with Clarity Legal Group, Alan Dickinson specializes in making complex estate planning concepts easy to understand and implement.
- Interactive Q&A: Bring your questions and receive expert answers tailored to North Carolina estate planning laws.
- Special Opportunities for Attendees: Take advantage of an exclusive consultation offer to begin or update your estate plan.
This seminar is designed to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions for your future. With Alan Dickinson’s guidance, you’ll leave with actionable steps to protect your loved ones and secure your legacy.
Estate Planning Essentials with Alan Dickinson
Alan Dickinson, an experienced estate planning attorney, will provide practical insights
and guidance on creating a tailored and holistic estate plan, including:
- How to avoid unnecessary cost and delay with a living trust.
- How to avoid having a Will or Living Trust that says what you want but fails to do what you want.
- How to protect your children’s inheritance from lawsuits and divorcing spouses.
- How to qualify to Medicaid and use it to pay for nursing home and long-term care expenses, potentially saving you thousands of dollars or more per month.
- How to plan to protect your family from the consequences of your possible incapacity.
- How to provide for family members with special needs.
- How to protect your children’s inheritance in the event your spouse remarries.
- Why putting your property in children’s names or giving it as a gift during your life may be a mistake.
Why Attend?
- Alan Dickinson’s Expertise: As a trusted attorney with Clarity Legal Group, Alan Dickinson specializes in making complex estate planning concepts easy to understand and implement.
- Interactive Q&A: Bring your questions and receive expert answers tailored to North Carolina estate planning laws.
- Special Opportunities for Attendees: Take advantage of an exclusive consultation offer to begin or update your estate plan.
This seminar is designed to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions for your future. With Alan Dickinson’s guidance, you’ll leave with actionable steps to protect your loved ones and secure your legacy.
Emerging Trends in Death Care and Planning Ahead with a Funeral Home
Hunter Beattie, owner of Endswell Funeral Home, will discuss the services that funeral homes provide and how to implement a plan for you and your family. He will discuss costs and considerations when working with a funeral home as well as emerging trends in death care, including green burial and aquamation.
- A History of the Modern Funeral Industry: Timeline of the funeral industry, from 19th-century embalming to modern eco-conscious practices.
- Working with a Funeral Home: Guidance on what to expect, questions to ask, and transparency tips.
- Funeral Costs: Overview of average costs, hidden fees, and common expenses.
- Planning and Preparing for Funeral Expenses: Why planning matters and steps to ensure financial readiness.
- Emerging Trends in Death Care: Aquamation (Water Cremation) and Green/Natural Burial
- How to Choose the Right Option: Factors to consider, from environmental values to cultural beliefs.
- Q&A: Opportunity for audience engagement and personalized questions.
Emerging Trends in Death Care and Planning Ahead with a Funeral Home
Hunter Beattie, owner of Endswell Funeral Home, will discuss the services that funeral homes provide and how to implement a plan for you and your family. He will discuss costs and considerations when working with a funeral home as well as emerging trends in death care, including green burial and aquamation.
- A History of the Modern Funeral Industry: Timeline of the funeral industry, from 19th-century embalming to modern eco-conscious practices.
- Working with a Funeral Home: Guidance on what to expect, questions to ask, and transparency tips.
- Funeral Costs: Overview of average costs, hidden fees, and common expenses.
- Planning and Preparing for Funeral Expenses: Why planning matters and steps to ensure financial readiness.
- Emerging Trends in Death Care: Aquamation (Water Cremation) and Green/Natural Burial
- How to Choose the Right Option: Factors to consider, from environmental values to cultural beliefs.
- Q&A: Opportunity for audience engagement and personalized questions.
More About Alan Dickinson
A graduate of Wake Forest University and Duke University School of Law, Alan Dickinson is an accomplished estate planning and elder law attorney with more than 20 years’ experience in research, education, and practice. As Chief Operating Officer and Attorney at Clarity Legal Group®, Alan plays a pivotal role in guiding clients through a tailored and holistic estate planning process. His work is centered on helping individuals prepare for life’s most significant transitions with clarity, compassion, and precision.
Alan is also a passionate advocate for eco-friendly death care and end-of-life planning. His commitment to these values reflects his deep belief in the importance of empowering individuals to navigate their final years with dignity and purpose. Alan emphasizes the importance of making thoughtful choices that align with personal beliefs, especially when it comes to reducing environmental impact. He believes that opting for sustainable and environmentally friendly options at the end of life is not just a personal act of stewardship but a meaningful way to leave a gentle and lasting legacy that benefits future generations.
More About Hunter Beattie
While sitting near a cemetery in Carrboro, North Carolina, I read that former Archbishop of Capetown, Desmond Tutu, had chosen to be aquamated. Coincidentally, no more than 50 feet away, a grave was being prepared. I sat there, considering the non-biodegradable caskets, the carcinogenic chemicals like formaldehyde, and the practice of cutting off public land from productive use by the community. These characteristics of our modern burial practices stood in stark contrast to Tutu’s decision to be aquamated.
Over the next few days, I read countless articles about green burial, aquamation, embalming, cremation, funeral care and anything else related to this sphere of human experience that goes largely unnoticed until we need these services. On day five, I purchased an aquamation machine. It seemed impulsive at the time, and my wife and I both questioned my sanity; but every experience along this journey has confirmed that this adventure will be a profound and meaningful one.
After my father’s traumatic death, I buried his loss and my memories of him under an avalanche of diversions and distractions. Starting Endswell is both an offering to this community as well as my own attempt to heal my relationship with loss and grief. Funeral care involves the profound act of caring for the deceased – of being the last person to care for the body. It also involves being present and supportive of the individuals facing their own death or the death of their loved ones. I opened Endswell Funeral Home to help people reimagine the role that a funeral home plays in their lives and in the community as a whole. We are committed to concierge funeral care, transparent pricing, and education.
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